Course detail: Archivist for a Day

Ever wonder what it takes to be an archivist? Participants will hear from archives staff about their job duties, learn the steps of fulfilling a reference request and how a collection is processed, and perform hands-on research with Senator Bob Dole's congressional manuscript boxes. Also, explore behind the scenes in the archival stacks and a guided tour of the museum gallery at the Dole Institute of Politics.


Limited to 20 participants. Includes presentations, behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on activities and lunch.


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Course pre-requisites
(required) Osher Membership Fee

 Session Information: OS27308F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 11/06/26 and ending on 11/06/26
Times: 10:00am-01:30pm CST
$75 Osher Event : $75.00

Facility Detail

Lawrence Campus
Dole Institute of Politics
2350 Petefish Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66045

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $40.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.